Oregon Public Universities

Classification Specifications

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Classification Number: 6420

SALARY RANGE

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Salary Range 13

$2240

$2320

$2407

$2501

$2581

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$3184

GENERAL
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The VETERINARY ASSISTANT
provides general medical and emergency care assistance to veterinarians and
veterinarian technicians. This class assists with medical care & treatment by
providing basic medical care and treatment to the patients, and insuring a
clean and organized hospital care environment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is a single class and not currently part of a series of classes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the
type and level of work associated with this class. Individual positions may
perform all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other
related duties.

Miscellaneous. Typical tasks: assists in other areas of the hospital as workload
demands. Assists with various research and teaching projects as requested.
Interacts with clients in person in a professional manner.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH
OTHERS

Employees in this class have regular daily contact with faculty, veterinary
faculty/ clinicians, and technicians to receive instructions and give assistance
during medical procedures and give assistance to veterinary students with
restraint of animals and administration of tests.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Employees in this class receive direct daily supervision from clinical
faculty/clinicians or a technical supervisor who reviews the work for timely
completion and conformance to established veterinary hospital procedures and
policies. Work is also reviewed through observation and informal discussion
with faculty/clinicians that work with employees in this class. Work
assignments are received verbally and in writing from faculty clinicians and
from supervisor.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Positions in this class are primarily found in a veterinary teaching hospital
and/or veterinary clinic setting. They assist with routine veterinary medical
procedures and require the willingness to work in the environment associated
with the position's location and purpose, which includes working with large and/or
small animals. Exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas
anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, and machinery is likely. Positions in this
class may be required to work days, evening, or night shifts and require
willingness to maintain a proper attitude and respect toward the purpose of
animals used in teaching and research. Employees in this class follow
institutional policies and procedures, State and Federal regulations regarding
use of pharmaceuticals; and procedural manuals on sterile techniques,
instrument care, and maintenance as guidelines to perform duties.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience in large and/or small animal handling and restraint AND one year of knowledge and experience
or training in in a large and/or small animal facility.

Demonstrated
knowledge of:

Drugs
and medications typically used in veterinary care

Patient
preparation, medical procedure assistance

Medical
terminology

Animal
anatomy

Veterinary
care procedures

Basic
mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Animal
restraint technique and devices

Finalists for this position will be required to
complete a background history questionnaire. Offers of employment are
contingent upon a satisfactory background check.